Avionics Technician - OCONUS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Position requires rotational OCONUS deployments.
• Works directly with the Shift Lead to manage, control and direct resources to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance utilizing applicable Air Force directives/instructions on MQ-9 aircraft and associated equipment.
• Directs and assists in the inspection, troubleshooting, and operations of communications equipment to include Ground Control Stations, Ground Data Terminals, standard 6 radio frequency, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, ground-based satellite, peripheral computer/communications and cryptographic equipment.
• Schedules satellite communications airtime and coordinates link activation with Department of Defense and civilian agencies.
• Assembles, connects, secures and interconnects components such as transmitters, power supplies and antenna assemblies.
• Monitors and de-conflicts transmit/receive signals to ensure optimum performance and prevent interference with other satellite users.
• Installs network technical solutions for real-time video dissemination via Remote Split Operations architecture.
• Enforces strict adherence to technical data and management procedures.
• Ensure aircraft and equipment forms and Maintenance Information System documentation is complete, accurate and accomplished. Implements disaster control duties and responsibilities pertaining to aircraft/SE movement and personnel evacuation.
• Follows established CANN procedures and updates CANN action status on assigned aircraft.
• Understands aircraft status and inventory reporting as covered in Air Force Instruction 21-103 and applicable supplements. Informs and provides aircraft status updates to Shift Lead and the Maintenance Operations Control Center.
• Verifies MICAP conditions exist and reviews MICAP‘s status daily for accuracy.
• Ensures strict compliance and adherence with environmental directives and applicable environmental protection/compliance guidance.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government safety directives, standards, and industrial safety publications.
• Encourages a work environment of zero accidents and injuries including no lost time accidents.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have at least four (4) years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience on the MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 aircraft.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As Required

Security Responsibilities

• Eligible and obtain (if required) a DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
• Must have a valid US Passport.
• Must successfully complete CONUS Recovery Center (CRC) training to deploy.
• Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.  

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.  
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills 

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands  

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders. 
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.  
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.  
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment. 
• Must be able to distinguish colors. 
• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required. 
• Shop floor environment.  
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.  
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.      

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.